Raising the Bar: Brix Wine & Whiskey
Explore Melissa Evans’ story of moving back to Iowa and turning a whiskey bar into a beloved local spot, Brix Wine & Whiskey, in Mason City with live music.
From the Iowa Beauty and the Business Plan: Simply Sámone
Iowa State University’s entrepreneurial energy helped Jassma’ray Johnson pursue her dorm room dreams.
A Love Letter to Iowa
Mike Vallely traveled across the world as a professional skateboarder and fell in love with Iowa along the way, inspiring him to make Des Moines home.
3 Surprising Keys to Career Success
Hummingbirds CEO Emily Steele shares her story of success
Making the Grade
Angela Harrington transformed a dilapidated Grinnell school into the award-winning Hotel Grinnell.
Designing a New Chapter in Iowa
Linzi Murray, a lifelong book lover, builds her dream bookstore in Des Moines, Iowa.
Company Chronicles
Learn why one entrepreneur started his businesses in Iowa – and why you should, too.
Black Capitol of Iowa Empowers Small Businesses
Our mission with the Black Capitol of Iowa Passport is to empower Black-owned businesses, continue to educate our community and help our small business owners be successful.
Planning Ahead
Starting a business while still in college is a challenging feat, but Linda Tong proved it’s possible.
Bringing the Heat
Iowa entrepreneur taking mom’s recipes worldwide Three years ago, after taking a bottle of hot sauce his mom made to a company lunch, Taufeek Shah knew he had something special. “My co-workers said it was the best hot sauce they ever had, and that I should start selling it,” Shah said. “So, I called my mom and […]